BEIJING - China's railway network transported 622 million tons of cargo in the first two months of the year, an increase of 2 percent year-on-year, the country's railway operator said Wednesday.

China's railway industry has been working to optimize transportation services and improve the efficiency of delivering daily necessities, which has supported economic activity and ensured people a warm winter, according to China State Railway Group Co Ltd (China Railway).

During this period, railways handled 301 million tons of coal, helping thermal power plants meet peak demand, China Railway revealed.

Earlier data showed that in the first two months of 2025, railway passenger trips in China had risen by 4.7 percent year-on-year to 726 million, hitting an all-time high.